Kitchen Assistant (Amàre Beach Hotel Marbella)

Amàre Beach Hotel Marbella; Marbella; Presencial; EUR 18.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary policy

Career development programs

Language learning support

Work in beachfront luxury resort

Descripción de la vacante

Amàre Beach Hotel Marbella, part of Fuerte Group Hotels, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant/Commis Chef in Marbella, Spain. You will support chefs, manage mise en place, and help with buffet presentations while upholding strict food safety standards.

The role requires at least 1 year in a similar hotel setting, a Vocational Degree in Cooking and Gastronomy, and a valid Food Handler Certificate. Basic English plus fluent Spanish is advantageous for the team.

Formación

• At least 1 year of experience as Kitchen Assistant or Commis Chef in 4-star or higher hotels.
• Vocational Degree in Cooking and Gastronomy or equivalent culinary training.
• Food Handler Certificate (Carné de Manipulador de Alimentos).
• Basic English communication skills, with fluent Spanish as a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in preparation and assembly of menu dishes ensuring quality.
• Wash, peel, and cut vegetables, proteins, and ingredients for garnishes.
• Prepare simple dishes following technical recipe cards and ensure plating accuracy.
• Set up, maintain, and break down buffet displays for live service.
• Receive and store supplies, maintain cold chain, and organize storage areas.
• Keep hygiene standards, clean workstations and report equipment issues.

Conocimientos

Knife skills

Teamwork

Cleanliness

Culinary quality

Educación

Vocational Degree in Cooking and Gastronomy

Descripción del empleo

At Amàre Beach Hotel Marbella, part of Fuerte Group Hotels, beachfront luxury meets sophisticated design, vibrant live music, and exceptional gastronomy. Located just a five-minute walk from Marbella’s historic center, our adults-recommended resort features 236 meticulously designed rooms. To support our culinary team across our dining outlets, we are seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef (Ayudante de Cocina) to join our kitchen team in Marbella, Spain.

In this practical culinary support role, you will assist chefs in preparing dishes, managing daily mise en place, assembling buffet presentations, and maintaining spotless kitchen stations. Specifically, you will wash, peel, and cut ingredients, execute simple menu preparations according to technical recipe sheets, safeguard the cold chain in storage chambers, and enforce strict food safety and hygiene protocols.

Job Description: Kitchen Assistant (Amàre Beach Hotel Marbella)

Your Mission: Culinary Support, Station Agility & Food Safety

Your primary goal involves driving culinary efficiency and presentation consistency across our resort’s dining operations. To achieve this, you will execute essential preparation tasks and station support under the guidance of line cooks and head chefs. At the same time, you will keep food storage chambers organized and hygiene standards immaculate. Therefore, you will handle ingredient prep, support buffet setup and disassembly, preserve the cold chain, and track kitchen shrinkage. As a result, you will eliminate service delays and protect our resort’s reputation for luxury gastronomy.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Culinary Support & Food Preparation: Assist the cook in the preparation and assembly of menu dishes to guarantee a high-quality finished product. Wash, peel, and cut vegetables, proteins, and ingredients for garnishes and side dishes.
• Basic Recipe Execution: Prepare simple dishes adhering to technical recipe cards (fichas técnicas), inspecting ingredient quality and ensuring plating matches brand standards.
• Buffet & Station Operations: Collaborate in the setup, ongoing maintenance, and breakdown of the hotel’s buffet displays. Plan prep tasks in advance to maintain high speed and agility during live service.
• Cold Storage & Inventory Management: Receive incoming food supplies and store them correctly, ensuring the cold chain is never broken. Organize and clean walk-in refrigerators and freezers to guarantee optimal preservation and sanitary conditions.
• Waste Tracking & Equipment Care: Assist in compiling logs of spoiled or trimmed inventory (mermas). Inspect kitchen tools and machinery to ensure proper functioning and report any maintenance incidents immediately.
• Hygiene & Safety Standards: Clean workstations, prep tables, and equipment after service to leave the kitchen fully prepared for the next shift. Comply with occupational health and safety, food safety, environmental, and data protection regulations.

Who You Are: The Reliable Kitchen Specialist

• Proven Foundations: You bring at least 1 year of experience as a Kitchen Assistant or Commis Chef in 4-star or higher hotels.
• Educational Background: You hold a Vocational Degree (Grado Medio o Superior) in Cooking and Gastronomy or equivalent culinary training.
• Mandatory Certification: You possess a valid Food Handler Certificate (Carné de Manipulador de Alimentos).
• The Linguist: Basic English communication skills are considered a valuable plus alongside fluent Spanish.
• Key Competencies: You demonstrate knife skills, agility under service pressure, teamwork, cleanliness, and a strong commitment to culinary quality.

What Fuerte Group Hotels & Amàre Offer You

• Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary policy governed by the collective hospitality agreement.
• Seven Decades of Heritage: Form part of Fuerte Group Hotels, a respected hospitality group with nearly 70 years of industry leadership across Southern Spain.
• Professional Growth: Access continuous corporate training programs, language learning support, and structured internal career advancement paths.
• Exceptional Work Climate: Work alongside top culinary professionals in a modern, beachfront luxury resort setting.